Types of Classes at EVCC

How do I know what type of class I registered for?

Take a look at the class schedule on the EvCC website. You will be taken to a page that has information about how to register, descriptions of instructor modes (class types), and other information. Click on the class schedule button to enter the class schedule and use the filters to narrow down courses by term, department, subject, instruction mode or instructor name.

The class schedule interface with an arrow pointing to the instruction modes filter.

In ctcLink, you can also look up your courses and view their details in "Manage Classes" tile under view class.

Instruction Modes

EVCC offers a variety of Instruction Modalities which refer to the type of class or how the class will take place and/or how you will participate in the class. It is important that you know what kind of class you signed up for so you know what to do on the first day of class and beyond! Understanding how to participate in your classes is crucial to your success. There are are more instruction modes than you might think! Click the arrow buttons for each type of course below to explore the various modalities

Online Courses

Online Asynchronous

A class where the coursework is fully online and does not require specific meeting times. Your instructor will provide due dates and you will have flexibility in what time of day you work on the course. Online courses require the use of a computer, the internet, EvCC’s learning management system (Canvas), and/or other software.

Online Asynchronous w/In-Person

A class that is held mostly online without a set time to attend (asynchronous) but includes required, scheduled, in-person activities such as an orientation, testing, labs, etc. This class requires use of a computer, the internet, EvCC’s learning management system (Canvas), and/or other software.

Online Scheduled

An online class that has required, scheduled, virtual meetings (synchronous) requiring use of a computer, the internet, EvCC’s learning management system (Canvas), and/or other software.

Online Scheduled w/In-Person

An online class that has required, scheduled, virtual meetings (synchronous) requiring use of a computer, the internet, EvCC’s learning management system (Canvas), and/or other software.

The class also requires in-person activities such as an orientation, testing, labs, field trips, etc.

In- Person Course Options

In-Person

A class that meets face-to-face at scheduled meeting times but does not require that the student turn in work online or participate in online activities using a learning management system (Canvas). A computer may be required for word processing.

In-Person Web Enhanced

A class that meets face-to-face at scheduled meeting times and requires the use of a computer, the internet, EvCC’s learning management system (Canvas), and/or other software.

Other Course Types

Flexible

You can attend your scheduled class in-person, via livestream, online, or through a combination of those options with the flexibility to change how you attend class from week to week. The course will have a scheduled start and end date. Instructors will provide due dates.

Hybrid

A balance of face-to-face and online instruction, offering unique instructional benefits to you as the student. This model offers accessible face-to-face time with your instructor and peers, with a significant amount of required self-directed coursework online. Face-to-face times are defined in the EvCC Class Schedule. HY classes come in many varieties, please check the class schedule for exact days and times.

Individualized Instruction

One-to-one instruction in which a student meets individually with an instructor according to a mutually agreed upon schedule and plan. This instruction mode may include internships, Honors Capstone, or specialized content classes where students collaborate with faculty to develop individualized learning agreements.

Starting Dates for your Classes

Although EVCC's academic calendar starts shows the beginning and end of each quarter, your classes might have different start dates. You can find the start date of your class in the class schedule. If your class is a late start class- the course description in the Class Schedule will state the following: This is a Late Start class beginning on [date] and ending on [date].